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In the 1970’s we used to have public information films to highlight safeguarding
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Many people saw them as we only had three channels and one television in the
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Now, we have multiple channels and public information films are no longer
broadcast.
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Think about today. In the home children have access to many media devices that can
connect to the internet.
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Back in the 1970’s, we had issues around stranger danger.
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If paedophiles wanted to approach children, they would go to places such as parks,
fairs etc. However, now they can go online and connect with children using false
profiles.
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A few years ago, we would go online and type in a web address.
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However, now many children go online and press on an App. Can you guess any of
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Here are the answers
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These are some recent news stories about the danger of specific Apps.
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Here are two sites/Apps that you can use to help you understand more about what
Apps your child is using.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/share-
aware/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ShareAware2017
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One answer is to throw all the technology in the bin!! But we know that this is not
the solution.
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We can-
Talk to our child – find out what they are doing
Make rules – no tech in their bedroom
Manage screen time – limit their time on tech
Digital family time – share time using tech together
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Remember – devices are not babysitters!
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Filtering – you can manage your home broadband into your home
Parental settings can be put on devices
Kid Friendly – Apps and devices aimed at children
Keystroke/GPS – Parental monitoring devices
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See your provider for parental filtering controls
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You Tube Kids is a great alternative to the standard You Tube
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If your child has a mobile phone, ask the provider for parental controls, filtering etc.
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Remember the PEGI ratings for games.
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This is what can be included in a 18 game!! Is this suitable for your child?
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If your are worried…
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